Hot out of the shop!

Lot’s of fun stuff here, mostly smaller projects, furniture, and the works. Custom furniture usually results from the need for something that looks cool, and fits an exact space or need where something store-bought can’t be found. Almost always, they’re a part of a larger project, where a space gets reconfigured. There’s an occasional vanity or small detail that makes a big difference. I’m always amazed how some simple detail can transform an entire space. Big bang for the buck. Photos get added here, and none get deleted, so usually those at the top are the newest.

walnut table, cherry floor, and legs made out of stair newel posts. The walnut was left-over, and the whole table was about a 3-hour project. It was made to fit the space.

another view with more floor. pretty stuff, that curly cherry...

git funky with some luthier materials, rejected guitar back material, abalone inlay, and a stick that fell off a tree outside

tack box with a sliding top, side access door, and metal cutouts from an old series of sculptures I did for a gallery in New York. The idea was to give the feel of the old pierced tin, with a little creepiness added in.

Curly Port Orford cedar table stringer

Table legs, Port Orford Cedar

Things you can do with rejected pieces of instrument-grade guitar top spruce

What’s in the shop, right now??

Huh? What’s that you say? Lace she-oak is one of those really rare species from Australia which usually only comes to light after there’s been a brush fire. This piece has all the char marls still on it. It’s destined to be table top. I’m normally not real fond of the “live edge” ski chalet […]

About Us

Welcome to Charles Shafer Restoration's website. Here you'll hopefully get a taste of what I believe in. What I believe in is that you should own your house, not the other way around. I believe that … [Read More...]

Bio: or who is that guy

When I graduated from college, I had already been working for a furniture restorer, and trying to get my incredibly hip sculptures into galleries in Manhattan. I've had a few museum and small gallery … [Read More...]

Consulting

We consult in a variety of ways, from developing a restoration/maintenance plan to helping GC your own project. Carpentry lessons? Green Building (whatever that really is)? That, too. See the "Consulting" page in the "About Us" menu.

Kitchens and Bath

We like our kitchens and baths to be sort of furniture-like. A big row of cabinets doesn't look right to me unless it displays some pretty interesting wood, colors, or something to make it … [Read More...]